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Piedmont Ponds – Penitencia Creek Trail loop from Berryessa/North San José

Piedmont Ponds – Penitencia Creek Trail loop from Berryessa/North San José

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Piedmont Ponds – Penitencia Creek Trail loop from Berryessa/North San José

02:01

26.0km

600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.1 km for 228 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.15 km

Sierra Road climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

11.1 km

View of San Jose from Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

The top of either Sierra Road or Felton Road, either way, good effort, it's a long climb to get here! The views over the Sierra Vista Open Space Park and Boccardo Peak are worth the effort.

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19.7 km

Alum Rock Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Alum Rock Park is open 8am to a half-hour after sunset. This 720 acre park is home to a whole host of outdoor activities including running, hiking, equestrian sports, and …

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19.8 km

Alum Rock Park - Penitencia Creek Road entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Alum Rock Park is one of California’s oldest municipal parks, it was founded in 1872.

This is the main entrance to the park with parking and facilities.

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20.8 km

Penitencia (Gross) Ponds

Highlight • Structure

Visitors to the Penitencia Creek Trail can view the water-filled Dr. Robert W. Gross Recharge Ponds. These ponds, part of a system designed to recharge underground aquifers, are crucial for …

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21.0 km

Penitencia (Gross) Ponds

Lake

21.5 km

Piedmont Ponds

Highlight • Lake

The Piedmont Ponds on the Penitencia Creek Trail are a collection of small ponds in San José just off this popular multi-use path. This is a nice spot to begin …

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24.4 km

Penitencia Creek County Park 🌳

Highlight • Trail

It's a great spot for enjoying nature close to the city. The park is well-known for its Penitencia Creek Trail, which stretches for about four miles. It offers a peaceful …

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25.1 km

Penitencia Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great paved multi-use trail that takes you through a series of parks along Penitencia Creek all the way up out of the city past Mineral Springs. This …

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26.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

5.91 km

4.17 km

3.43 km

2.30 km

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

7.11 km

2.91 km

1.93 km

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Piedmont Ponds – Penitencia Creek Trail loop from Berryessa/North San José

Sierra Road climb

View of San Jose from Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve

Alum Rock Park

Alum Rock Park - Penitencia Creek Road entrance

Penitencia (Gross) Ponds

Piedmont Ponds

Penitencia Creek County Park 🌳

Penitencia Creek Trail

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